Your patient is a 65-year-old man who has been found lying in an alley off a major city street during one of the coldest nights of the year. His skin feels cold and he complains of muscle stiffness. What should you do?
A. Transport him to the hospital as soon as possible.
B. Assist him to stand and walk around to get warmer.
C. Begin CPR.
D. Have him drink a cup of decaffeinated coffee.
Answer: A
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You respond to a bus accident with multiple patients. As you arrive at the scene, you are approached by a local politician who states that his wife has been involved in the accident. He tells you that if you will take care of her first, he will ensure that you get the promotion you are up for. This becomes what type of decision for you as an EMT?
A) Legal B) Financial C) Ethical D) Medical
When would a newborn be considered an A&D?
A) Born and died the same day B) Transferred out of the nursery the day of birth C) Discharged from the hospital the day of birth D) All of the above E) None of the above